Limited-edition pick-up adds tough looks for $2000

STARTING PRICE

$54,490

BASIC SPEC

Nissan takes on TRD HiLux with Black Edition Navara

Nissan has unveiled a tough-looking special-edition Navara designed to take on the likes of Toyota’s HiLux TRD and the Ford Ranger Wildtrak.

Based on the top-end Navara ST-X dual cab, the new Navara N-Sport Black Edition adds a range of accessories including a black sports bar, black fender flares that frame black 18-inch wheels, a black grille, tonneau cover, stickers and badges.

Owners also get an LED light bar and a black front nudge bar, completing a striking-looking package that should prove popular among those who want a ute with the lot.

The Black Edition is available in four colours including white, black, silver and grey.

Hardware remains unchanged, with the Navara’s 2.3-litre twin-turbo diesel enging continuing to pump out 140kW and 450Nm of torque. Sat nav, a reversing camera, parking sensor and a 7-inch touchscreen feature on the standard equipment list.

Priced from $50,990 drive-away in six-speed manual form or $52,990 drive-away with a seven-speed automatic transmission for ABN holders, the Black Edition treatment costs $2000 more than a regular Navara ST-X. The ute's official price for private buyers is $54,990 (manual) or $56,990 (auto) plus on-road costs, pushing it close to $62,000 on the road in auto form.

Nissan has limited production of the model to 500 units. It is on sale now.